Description of a Struggle
1960
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Synopsis
Chris Marker’s documentary portrays Israel twelve years after its founding, blending location and archival footage to explore its diverse communities—from kibbutzim and Arab villages to Orthodox quarters and tourist sites. The “struggle” of the title reflects the nation’s search for identity in a rapidly changing region.
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Festival History
- Shanghai International Film Festival 2021 generic
- New York Film Festival 2013 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 1993 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1961 generic
